Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) is included among the 15 Best Performing Dividend Stocks So Far in 2025. Why Nucor (NUE) Ranks Among the Best Performing in 2025 Dividend Stocks Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) is a North Carolina-based company that produces steel and related products. The company produces about a quarter of all raw steel made in the US. Its wide product lineup includes bars, beams, sheets, plates, grating, fasteners, joists, overhead doors, and full metal building systems. The company also serv ...